ZeeboiLeicester City are standing by Ruud van Nistelrooy despite their recent struggles, with sources indicating that the club may need to rethink their recruitment strategy rather than dismissing another manager, as reported by Ben Jacobs to GIVEMESPORT.
Van Nistelrooy was appointed as Leicester City’s manager in November, signing a contract that runs until June 2027.
Before joining Leicester, he served as interim head coach at Manchester United following Erik ten Hag’s departure, where he guided the team to three wins and a draw in four matches, including victories over Leicester City.
His managerial debut at the King Power Stadium showed early promise, with a 3-1 home win against West Ham United.
However, since then, the Foxes have endured a difficult run, losing 11 of their last 12 Premier League games and failing to score in nine of those matches. They currently sit 19th in the league, five points adrift of safety.
Leicester Sticking by Ruud Van Nistelrooy:
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Jacobs revealed that Leicester City are fully backing Van Nistelrooy, acknowledging that the club has struggled to provide him with adequate support in the transfer market.
The Dutch manager continues to have the trust of the Leicester board, though questions are being raised about the club’s recruitment model…
“Everyone at Leicester is supporting Ruud [Van Nistelrooy] at the moment. They’re doing their best to make it work, and there is an appreciation that they’ve not been able to support Ruud in the market. So right now, Ruud van Nistelrooy retains the faith of the Leicester board, and the bigger question amongst the fan base and some sources I speak to is whether or not Leicester are going to change their recruitment model, and whether financially they can, and how much of this is ultimately on John Rudkin rather than Ruud Van Nistelrooy.”
Van Nistelrooy’s track record at PSV and Manchester United highlights why Leicester were willing to take a chance on the young coach. He has demonstrated an ability to build an exciting, attacking team, though his time at the Foxes has yet to yield the desired results.
At PSV, Van Nistelrooy managed a side competing for titles, whereas he now finds himself at a Leicester team fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League. It has been a challenging transition for the Dutch coach, but for now, Leicester appear committed to supporting him through this difficult period.
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